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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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